That can’t possibly be real. It literally looks like a mess!! It looks like the aftermath of war!
That’s what I’m hearing??
I’m in serious trouble…
How...
"Can I Have Too Much Absorption?"
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If I asked you the question in the title, how would you reply?
Would you say..:
"Yes, of course! You don’t want to end up with a "dead“ sounding room, after all."
"You're gonna be spending hours, days, weeks in that room! You really don’t want to end up with a room that gives...
How To Find The Ideal Room Dimensions Using An Online Calculator
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Are you building a new studio and wondering how to figure out the ideal room dimensions and ratios for it?
Maybe you've stumbled across advice that you need to optimize the shape of your room because the ratios of the width, height and length will affect how good the sound and the acoustics will...
The Real Reason You Place Bass Traps In Corners (It’s Not Why You Think)
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I’m sure you’ve read or heard this somewhere before:
“You need to put your bass traps in the corners because that’s where the bass energy builds up. You can hear it when you play some bass heavy music and stick your head in the corner. That’s where your bass traps...
Parallel Walls vs Angled Walls - How To Treat Room Modes And Flutter Echo
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Are you building a new control room and wondering if you should build it with parallel walls or angled walls?
You'll often read after all that angled walls will remove room modes and avoid flutter echo.
Why? Because room modes only build up between parallel walls, and angled walls will direct...
My Room’s Frequency Response Seems Very Uneven
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The first few times I looked at a frequency response of a room measurement I thought something must be broken.
“Dear Jesco” On The Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast
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Round 2 on the URM podcast!
I’m super happy to announce that my first podcast with Eyal of the Unstoppable Recording Machine was so popular that this time around, I got my very own little show.
A pure FAQ episode, getting right to the point.
You’ll learn about:
- Dealing with bass when...
URM Podcast EP112 Studio Acoustics Masterclass With Jesco Lohan
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I couldn’t be more pumped.
I get to share with you my interview with Eyal of the Unstoppable Recording Machine podcast, that we recorded just last week.
We had such a blast discussing all things acoustics, but more importantly, I got to share a ton of great info that’s all nice and...
The Best (And Only) Insulation Material You Need For DIY Acoustic Absorbers
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It’s a bit ridiculous.
There are about a million different kinds of insulation material available. Some made of mineral wool, some of fiberglass, and even hemp or recycled materials. And then there’s foam! Basotec, pyramid foam, etc.
Choosing the right kind for your DIY absorber can...
Fixing The Low End In Your Studio Without Knowing Acoustics
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I’ve realized that a lot of you guys are having trouble with the bass in your studios, making mixing the low end feel like a guessing game sometimes.
Believe me, I’ve been there.
One time in particular is burned into my memory. I tried to show off this sick tune I was working on to my...
